used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The example of Koenigsmark, Teschen, Spiegel, Esterle, and many more, who had been consoled, and provided with comforters, quieted his mind with regard to Cosel, although he well knew that there was a great difference between her and the others.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The example of Koenigsmark, Teschen, Spiegel, Esterle, and many more, who had been consoled, and provided with comforters, quieted his mind with regard to Cosel, although he well knew that there was a great difference between her and the others.
amours
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From this reading Fresh faces did with him what they pleased; novelty amused him, and he gladly entered on fresh amours, ended by laughter and gaping on his part, and tears on the part of others.
pleasantly occupied
From this reading Fresh faces did with him what they pleased; novelty amused him, and he gladly entered on fresh amours, ended by laughter and gaping on his part, and tears on the part of others.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Fresh faces did with him what they pleased; novelty amused him, and he gladly entered on fresh amours, ended by laughter and gaping on his part, and tears on the part of others.
AugustusnounUS /ɑːˈɡʌstəs/
Roman statesman who established the Roman Empire and became emperor in 27 BC; defeated Mark Antony and Cleopatra in 31 BC at Actium (63 BC - AD 14)
From this reading Augustus wished to get rid of Cosel, but he wished to do it quietly.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The example of Koenigsmark, Teschen, Spiegel, Esterle, and many more, who had been consoled, and provided with comforters, quieted his mind with regard to Cosel, although he well knew that there was a great difference between her and the others.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The example of Koenigsmark, Teschen, Spiegel, Esterle, and many more, who had been consoled, and provided with comforters, quieted his mind with regard to Cosel, although he well knew that there was a great difference between her and the others.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Augustus wished to get rid of Cosel, but he wished to do it quietly.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Fresh faces did with him what they pleased; novelty amused him, and he gladly entered on fresh amours, ended by laughter and gaping on his part, and tears on the part of others.
comfortersnounUS /ˈkʌmfərtərz/
plural of “comforter” — a person who commiserates with someone who has had misfortune
From this reading The example of Koenigsmark, Teschen, Spiegel, Esterle, and many more, who had been consoled, and provided with comforters, quieted his mind with regard to Cosel, although he well knew that there was a great difference between her and the others.
consoledverbUS /kənˈsoʊld/
past form of “console” — give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading The example of Koenigsmark, Teschen, Spiegel, Esterle, and many more, who had been consoled, and provided with comforters, quieted his mind with regard to Cosel, although he well knew that there was a great difference between her and the others.
Cosel
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From this reading Augustus wished to get rid of Cosel, but he wished to do it quietly.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Sometimes he regretted her, but he was weak; he could not resist the intrigues.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Fresh faces did with him what they pleased; novelty amused him, and he gladly entered on fresh amours, ended by laughter and gaping on his part, and tears on the part of others.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading The example of Koenigsmark, Teschen, Spiegel, Esterle, and many more, who had been consoled, and provided with comforters, quieted his mind with regard to Cosel, although he well knew that there was a great difference between her and the others.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Augustus wished to get rid of Cosel, but he wished to do it quietly.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading Fresh faces did with him what they pleased; novelty amused him, and he gladly entered on fresh amours, ended by laughter and gaping on his part, and tears on the part of others.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Fresh faces did with him what they pleased; novelty amused him, and he gladly entered on fresh amours, ended by laughter and gaping on his part, and tears on the part of others.
Esterle
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From this reading The example of Koenigsmark, Teschen, Spiegel, Esterle, and many more, who had been consoled, and provided with comforters, quieted his mind with regard to Cosel, although he well knew that there was a great difference between her and the others.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading The example of Koenigsmark, Teschen, Spiegel, Esterle, and many more, who had been consoled, and provided with comforters, quieted his mind with regard to Cosel, although he well knew that there was a great difference between her and the others.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Fresh faces did with him what they pleased; novelty amused him, and he gladly entered on fresh amours, ended by laughter and gaping on his part, and tears on the part of others.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Fresh faces did with him what they pleased; novelty amused him, and he gladly entered on fresh amours, ended by laughter and gaping on his part, and tears on the part of others.
gapingadjectiveUS /ˈɡeɪpɪŋ/
with the mouth wide open as in wonder or awe
From this reading Fresh faces did with him what they pleased; novelty amused him, and he gladly entered on fresh amours, ended by laughter and gaping on his part, and tears on the part of others.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Augustus wished to get rid of Cosel, but he wished to do it quietly.
gladlyadverbUS /ˈɡlædli/
in a willing manner
From this reading Fresh faces did with him what they pleased; novelty amused him, and he gladly entered on fresh amours, ended by laughter and gaping on his part, and tears on the part of others.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The example of Koenigsmark, Teschen, Spiegel, Esterle, and many more, who had been consoled, and provided with comforters, quieted his mind with regard to Cosel, although he well knew that there was a great difference between her and the others.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The example of Koenigsmark, Teschen, Spiegel, Esterle, and many more, who had been consoled, and provided with comforters, quieted his mind with regard to Cosel, although he well knew that there was a great difference between her and the others.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Augustus wished to get rid of Cosel, but he wished to do it quietly.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Sometimes he regretted her, but he was weak; he could not resist the intrigues.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Fresh faces did with him what they pleased; novelty amused him, and he gladly entered on fresh amours, ended by laughter and gaping on his part, and tears on the part of others.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Fresh faces did with him what they pleased; novelty amused him, and he gladly entered on fresh amours, ended by laughter and gaping on his part, and tears on the part of others.
intriguesnounUS /ˌɪnˈtriːɡz/
plural of “intrigue” — a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends
From this reading Sometimes he regretted her, but he was weak; he could not resist the intrigues.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Augustus wished to get rid of Cosel, but he wished to do it quietly.
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading But then she had threatened to kill him, and her threats were not vain.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The example of Koenigsmark, Teschen, Spiegel, Esterle, and many more, who had been consoled, and provided with comforters, quieted his mind with regard to Cosel, although he well knew that there was a great difference between her and the others.
Koenigsmark
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From this reading The example of Koenigsmark, Teschen, Spiegel, Esterle, and many more, who had been consoled, and provided with comforters, quieted his mind with regard to Cosel, although he well knew that there was a great difference between her and the others.
the sound of laughing
From this reading Fresh faces did with him what they pleased; novelty amused him, and he gladly entered on fresh amours, ended by laughter and gaping on his part, and tears on the part of others.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The example of Koenigsmark, Teschen, Spiegel, Esterle, and many more, who had been consoled, and provided with comforters, quieted his mind with regard to Cosel, although he well knew that there was a great difference between her and the others.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The example of Koenigsmark, Teschen, Spiegel, Esterle, and many more, who had been consoled, and provided with comforters, quieted his mind with regard to Cosel, although he well knew that there was a great difference between her and the others.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The example of Koenigsmark, Teschen, Spiegel, Esterle, and many more, who had been consoled, and provided with comforters, quieted his mind with regard to Cosel, although he well knew that there was a great difference between her and the others.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Sometimes he regretted her, but he was weak; he could not resist the intrigues.
noveltynounUS /ˈnɑːvəlti/
originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel
From this reading Fresh faces did with him what they pleased; novelty amused him, and he gladly entered on fresh amours, ended by laughter and gaping on his part, and tears on the part of others.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Augustus wished to get rid of Cosel, but he wished to do it quietly.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Fresh faces did with him what they pleased; novelty amused him, and he gladly entered on fresh amours, ended by laughter and gaping on his part, and tears on the part of others.
others
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From this reading Fresh faces did with him what they pleased; novelty amused him, and he gladly entered on fresh amours, ended by laughter and gaping on his part, and tears on the part of others.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Fresh faces did with him what they pleased; novelty amused him, and he gladly entered on fresh amours, ended by laughter and gaping on his part, and tears on the part of others.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Fresh faces did with him what they pleased; novelty amused him, and he gladly entered on fresh amours, ended by laughter and gaping on his part, and tears on the part of others.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading The example of Koenigsmark, Teschen, Spiegel, Esterle, and many more, who had been consoled, and provided with comforters, quieted his mind with regard to Cosel, although he well knew that there was a great difference between her and the others.
quietedverbUS /ˈkwaɪətɪd/
past form of “quiet” — become quiet or quieter
From this reading The example of Koenigsmark, Teschen, Spiegel, Esterle, and many more, who had been consoled, and provided with comforters, quieted his mind with regard to Cosel, although he well knew that there was a great difference between her and the others.
with low volume
From this reading Augustus wished to get rid of Cosel, but he wished to do it quietly.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading The example of Koenigsmark, Teschen, Spiegel, Esterle, and many more, who had been consoled, and provided with comforters, quieted his mind with regard to Cosel, although he well knew that there was a great difference between her and the others.
regrettedverbUS /rɪˈɡretɪd/
inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading Sometimes he regretted her, but he was weak; he could not resist the intrigues.
resistverbUS /rɪˈzɪst/
elude, especially in a baffling way
From this reading Sometimes he regretted her, but he was weak; he could not resist the intrigues.
relieve from
From this reading Augustus wished to get rid of Cosel, but he wished to do it quietly.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But then she had threatened to kill him, and her threats were not vain.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes he regretted her, but he was weak; he could not resist the intrigues.
SpiegelnounUS /ˈspiːɡəl/
pig iron containing manganese; used as a deoxidizing agent and to raise the manganese content in making steel
From this reading The example of Koenigsmark, Teschen, Spiegel, Esterle, and many more, who had been consoled, and provided with comforters, quieted his mind with regard to Cosel, although he well knew that there was a great difference between her and the others.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading Fresh faces did with him what they pleased; novelty amused him, and he gladly entered on fresh amours, ended by laughter and gaping on his part, and tears on the part of others.
Teschen
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From this reading The example of Koenigsmark, Teschen, Spiegel, Esterle, and many more, who had been consoled, and provided with comforters, quieted his mind with regard to Cosel, although he well knew that there was a great difference between her and the others.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The example of Koenigsmark, Teschen, Spiegel, Esterle, and many more, who had been consoled, and provided with comforters, quieted his mind with regard to Cosel, although he well knew that there was a great difference between her and the others.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sometimes he regretted her, but he was weak; he could not resist the intrigues.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading But then she had threatened to kill him, and her threats were not vain.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The example of Koenigsmark, Teschen, Spiegel, Esterle, and many more, who had been consoled, and provided with comforters, quieted his mind with regard to Cosel, although he well knew that there was a great difference between her and the others.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Fresh faces did with him what they pleased; novelty amused him, and he gladly entered on fresh amours, ended by laughter and gaping on his part, and tears on the part of others.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading But then she had threatened to kill him, and her threats were not vain.
threatsnounUS /θrets/
plural of “threat” — something that is a source of danger
From this reading But then she had threatened to kill him, and her threats were not vain.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Augustus wished to get rid of Cosel, but he wished to do it quietly.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading But then she had threatened to kill him, and her threats were not vain.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sometimes he regretted her, but he was weak; he could not resist the intrigues.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading Sometimes he regretted her, but he was weak; he could not resist the intrigues.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The example of Koenigsmark, Teschen, Spiegel, Esterle, and many more, who had been consoled, and provided with comforters, quieted his mind with regard to Cosel, although he well knew that there was a great difference between her and the others.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But then she had threatened to kill him, and her threats were not vain.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Fresh faces did with him what they pleased; novelty amused him, and he gladly entered on fresh amours, ended by laughter and gaping on his part, and tears on the part of others.
which person or people
From this reading The example of Koenigsmark, Teschen, Spiegel, Esterle, and many more, who had been consoled, and provided with comforters, quieted his mind with regard to Cosel, although he well knew that there was a great difference between her and the others.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Augustus wished to get rid of Cosel, but he wished to do it quietly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Fresh faces did with him what they pleased; novelty amused him, and he gladly entered on fresh amours, ended by laughter and gaping on his part, and tears on the part of others.
